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Why JA? And Why Now? A Response to a Changing Work and Career Landscape
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement's proven programs are shown to inspire and prepare young people for success. Our approach is demonstrated to give students the tools they need to increase their chances of achieving their potential in work, career, and...
2022 Back-to-School Survey: One-Third of Teens Say Rising Cost of School Supplies a Concern
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
According to a new survey by Junior Achievement USA, a third of teens (33%) say that their parents or guardians are concerned about the cost of back-to-school supplies this...
JA National Student Leadership Summit 2022
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship
In June of 2022, 15 of Junior Achievements top student companies came to the Nations Capital to compete in the 2022 Junior Achievement National Student...
Brooke Tabbert Joins Bank Five Nine for "That's $o Money" News Talk Radio Show
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Emily Tigert
Financial Literacy
Brooke Tabbert, Regional Director, Education Outreach for the Southeast region of Junior Achievement of WI, joins Jeff McCarthy and Becky Miller to discuss this local organization making a difference in the lives of school-age...
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Launches First-Ever Virtual Business Simulations for Students
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Emily Tigert
Entrepreneurship
JA BizTown Adventures is a culminating experience for 4th through 6th grade students that have completed the JA BizTown self-guided curriculum. Students use the choose your own adventure simulation to learn how to run a business as they take on the roles of chief executive officer, chief financial officer, marketing director, sales manager, and consumer via five online...
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Holds Its First-Ever JA Virtual State Business Challenge®
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Elijah Haase
Entrepreneurship
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin (JA) held its first-ever JA Virtual State Business Challenge on May 21, 2020 with 39 students from 16 Wisconsin high schools competing for college...
Junior Achievement Partners with Brian Hamilton Foundation and Mark Cuban Foundation for Why Entrepreneurship Now"
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Elijah Haase
Entrepreneurship
Junior Achievement (JA) partnered with the Brian Hamilton Foundation and Mark Cuban Foundation to host "Why Entrepreneurship Now - A Virtual Event for America's...
Junior Achievement Holds First-Ever JA Virtual Regional Business Challenge®
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Elijah Haase
Entrepreneurship
Junior Achievement (JA) held its first-ever virtual JA Business Challenge with 43 high school students from the Junior Achievement of Wisconsin - Winnebago and Coulee Areas competing for college...
Junior Achievement and CNBC to Host a Virtual Town Hall for Teens on COVID-19
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Traci Chisholm
Community Involvement
It will be hosted by CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson and includes a panel of economists, entrepreneurs, psychologists and...
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Releases Free Resource to Help Teens Understand Financial Impact of COVID-19
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Elijah Haase
Financial Literacy
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin is releasing a free resource for teens titled Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of...
